India and Pakistan are gearing up for a thrilling showdown in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, today, September 28. Men in Blue, led by Suryakumar Yadav has already defeated Salman Agha’s Pakistan in both of their earlier encounters in this tournament.
Although India remain unbeaten, the team has not yet reached its peak form. Abhishek Sharma has been the standout performer, consistently delivering with the bat. However, several other batsmen are still searching for their best touch.
Pakistan’s batting has been patchy at times, but their bowling has kept them in the hunt. Key bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf have regained form, giving Pakistan the firepower they need heading into the final.
India vs Pakistan Final: Weather and pitch report
The Dubai pitch is generally slower compared to Abu Dhabi, though Friday’s India vs Sri Lanka game saw conditions perfect for stroke-play. A similar surface is expected for the final, likely offering some assistance to bowlers. Both teams have strong bowling attacks capable of exploiting any conditions.
Sunday’s forecast predicts a high of 40°C, dropping to 31°C in the evening. Dew has had little impact throughout the tournament, meaning the toss could play a significant role in shaping each team’s strategy.
India vs Pakistan Final: Full squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
Pakistan: Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim Jr
India vs Pakistan Final: Predicted playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (captain), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed